ATLANTA -- July 30 is National Cheesecake Day, and the Cheesecake Factory knows just how to celebrate.

All day Tuesday, Cheesecake Factory customers can take advantage of half-price slices of cheesecake at every U.S. location.

The Cheesecake Factory recently unveiled its latest creation: the Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Galore cheesecake, which features chocolate ganache, Honey Maid graham crackers, whipped cream and toasted marshmallow.

The Cheesecake Factory has four metro Atlanta locations. Learn more at thecheesecakefactory.com.

ATLANTA -- The restaurant lineup for the 12th annual Taste of Atlanta festival is widespread, well-known and – most importantly – mouthwatering.

More than 70 of Atlanta’s most coveted and tastiest eateries have already signed on to participate in this year’s festival, which will take place October 25-27 in Midtown at Tech Square. From city classics such as Ray’s On The River and Max Lager’s to buzzworthy newcomers including Lure, King+ Duke and Saltyard, Taste of Atlanta will once again spotlight the incredible energy and diversity of the city’s restaurant scene.

Have you ever driven through the Georgia Mountains? It is an amazing experience. The drive to Helen through the mountains is breath taking. You have to be comfortable driving around curves and getting a little light headed now and then, but the view is picture perfect every single mile. Then once you get down to Helen, make sure to take your appetite with you because the food is delicious and the sceneray is a place you want to make sure you take in. 

The last time I went down to Helen we went Horse Back Riding and Tubing. The tubing was even $5. Fun for $5. That is what I always look for, or free if I can get it. 

In addition to Helen,there are literally hundreds of awesome spots in the North Ga. Mountains that so few people know about. Small Ma & Pop owned diners, cabin rentals, specialty campgrounds and much more. Stop by and see what to do in the North Ga Mountains.